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Thebean en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /θiːˈbiːən/

Etymology

From Latin Thebaeus + -an. By surface analysis, Thebes + -ean.

Meanings

1. Of or relating to the cities named Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt.

Forms

Deriveds

Thebean Sphinx

Synonyms

Thebaic · Theban

Translations (1)

fr thébéen (of or relating to the cities named Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt)

Thebean en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /θiːˈbiːən/

Etymology

From Latin Thebaeus + -an. By surface analysis, Thebes + -ean.

Meanings

1. A native or inhabitant of Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt.

Forms

Synonyms

Theban

Translations (2)

fr Thébéen (a native or an inhabitant of Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt) · fr Thébéenne (a native or an inhabitant of Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt)

Thebean en · ADJ · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /θiːˈbiːən/

Etymology

Thebe + -ean

Meanings

1. Of or relating to Thebe in Greek mythology.
2. Of or relating to the Jovian moon named for Thebe.

Forms